Capital Football’s Referee Welfare Program has been established to improve the support available to Referees on and off the field to improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of all Match Officials.
This page lists the contact details of external and internal support services that Capital Football recommends should any Match Official be struggling with their mental wellbeing, or need to speak to someone about any on-field or off-field issue that requires support.
If you are in immediate danger you must CALL '000'.
CAPITAL FOOTBALL STAFF
Trevor May - Referee Manager
(e) trevor.may@footballaustralia.com.au
(p) 0494 105 243
Lucy Griffin - Refereeing Operations Lead
(e) lucy.griffin@footballaustralia.com.au
(p) 02 6189 2210
Referee Appointments Phone
(p) 0493 459 098
MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICERS (MPIO)
A MPIO can assist you in providing information about the rights, responsibilities and options available to you should you wish to make a complaint against a person or organisation that is in breach of Football Federation Australia’s Member Protection Policy.
You can also contact a MPIO should you feel unsafe, or need someone to speak to about any on-field or off-field incidents, or require any other support.
Phil Booth
(e) phil.booth@capitalfootball.com.au
(p) 02 6189 2203
SPORTS CHAPLAINCY AUSTRALIA
Peter is a specially trained volunteer who is available for you to contact should you find yourself going through a tough time personally or struggling to cope with the mental pressures of being a referee.
You can contact Peter directly, a neutral person with whom you can ‘off load’ privately and confidentially, to discuss any issues including difficult life circumstances, grief and loss, trauma, sickness and injury, ethical questions, refereeing issues and home and personal issues.
Peter Prior
(e) peter.prior@sportschaplaincy.com.au
(p) 0405 649 265
BEYOND BLUE
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
- Call 1300 22 4636 (24 hours/ 7 days a week)
- Chat online between 3pm and 12am (AEST) every day
- Visit their website for more information
HEADSPACE
Headspace Canberra provides support for young people experiencing mental health concerns, and substance use issues, along with assistance in promoting wellbeing.
- Call the national online & support service - 1800 650 890
- Call the Canberra headspace centre - 02 5109 9700
- Visit the Canberra headspace centre - 1/3, 1 Torrens Street, Braddon, 2612, ACT
- Visit their website for more information
HEAD TO HEALTH
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
Head to Health lists over 400+ digital mental health resources from Australian organisations. These include:
- Evidence-based apps and online programs that can help you build personal skills and track progress
- Dedicated online forums and other peer support services where you can talk to people with similar experiences
- Phone, chat, and email services, if you're looking for confidential, professional support
- Mental health websites created by trusted organisations that give you detailed information and advice on specific mental health topics
LIFELINE
Lifeline provides anyone experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Call 13 11 14 (24 hours/ 7 days a week)
- Online crisis support chat
- Visit their website for more information